Thump!
One after another, the sound of people falling to the ground rang out. Jin forcibly suppressed the urge to faint and came to Roy's door with a look of despair, "Captain, stop! Don't try anymore. Reverse Mountain is just ahead. It would be bad if the sailors all fainted and a shipwreck occurred when we rushed up it."
Creak!
"Haha, sorry, I just figured it out and couldn't help but try it a few more times." Despite saying this, Roy showed no shame whatsoever.
"Alright, you're the captain, you're in charge."
Roy never expected that the opportunity for him to master Conqueror's Haki would be because he defeated Doflamingo.
"So it's a battle of momentum, conviction, and Conqueror's Haki? Besides unleashing mental power in moments of extreme shock like Luffy and Doflamingo, this must be another method. If that's the case, constantly defeating those with Conqueror's Haki might be a way to strengthen one's own. There are countless people with Conqueror's Haki in the New World, but the one who surpasses all others is the Pirate Kings!" Roy thought to himself.
After mastering Conqueror's Haki, Roy found his aura had become much stronger; even among his crew, few dared to look him directly in the eye. A direct benefit of this was that his Sword Intent became more solid, making him resemble a sharp, menacing sword.
Roy can now even witness the legendary "sight," his terrifying gaze capable of directly destroying an enemy's will to fight. Roy suspects that Hawkeye's nickname may come from his terrifying Sword Intent.
However, what's troubling Roy now is that he still hasn't mastered Armament Haki. He's even managed to Conqueror's Haki, a type of Haki supposedly possessed only by the chosen ones and those with the bearing of a king, but he still can't activate Armament Haki, which is so common later on. This is simply unbelievable for a pirate.
You have to understand, after so many battles, even his Senior Executive have started to develop Armament Haki, but he still can't even get past the basics. If it weren't for his recent mastery of Conqueror's Haki, he would have lost all face.
Logically speaking, given his physical strength, he should have already Armament Haki. There must be something he hasn't noticed.
After much deliberation, Roy decided to call over the Ship Doctor, Kaoru, to examine him. After all, her Life Fruit, like Roy's Op-Op Fruit, was the most suitable fruit for doctors. It could be said that anyone who ate it would immediately become the most skilled doctor in the world.
When Xun was first called over, she was a little uneasy, thinking that she was going to be criticized for not training hard enough recently. After hearing Roy explain the reason, her face relaxed. Moreover, she was more than willing to help Roy and felt that she finally had a place to use her skills.
"Captain, leave it to me!" The little girl thumped her chest loudly, pretending to be very heroic.
The little girl placed her hand on Roy 'Roy body, feeling the life force within him. Her serious expression was a charming contrast to her appearance. In reality, when she first came to Roy's ship, she was pale, thin, and underdeveloped. Now, she had the youthful vitality that a young girl should have, with a bit of baby fat on her face.
Seeing the little girl's lips tightly pursed, as if she dared not speak, Roy knew that the results of this physical examination would not be good.
"It's okay, just say what you want to say. My tolerance isn't too bad."
"Actually, Captain, your physical vitality is very strong, and your life force is incredibly powerful. However, I can sense that you have many hidden injuries inside your body, so..."
The little girl hesitated and didn't dare to continue, but Roy understood what she meant. Armament Haki has very high requirements for the body. In addition to reaching a certain level of physical strength, the body must also be perfect and flawless.
Roy's body is now like a funnel, and Armament Haki cannot be retained within him at all.
As for how he acquired these hidden injuries, Roy wasn't surprised. When he first arrived in the Pirate World, in order to gain the strength to survive, he trained beyond his limits every day. Breaking through his physical limits repeatedly was commonplace for Roy. If it were just an occasional occurrence like Xia's, it wouldn't be a big deal, but with Roy's crazy and reckless approach, hidden injuries would naturally accumulate.
However, Roy did not regret it. Gaining power always comes at a price, and there is no such thing as a free lunch in the world.
"Can your ability erase hidden injuries?" Although Roy could tell from Kaoru's expression that there was no hope, Roy still asked.
"I... I can't do it, Captain. Your hidden injuries have been there for too long, they've even become one with your body. Besides, your life energy is so abundant, even if I continue to infuse it, it won't help. Waaah, I'm sorry." The little girl started crying as she spoke, not only because she couldn't help Roy, but also because the kind person she admired Roy, was suffering like this.
"Alright, stop crying. Anyone who didn't know better would think I was bullying you," Roy comforted him, both amused and exasperated. In reality, he had been in the Pirate World for so many years and had seen all sorts of hardships. If this kind of setback could make him so easily discouraged, he would have died on this cruel sea long ago.
"There are plenty of top-notch doctors in the world, and with the advanced technology of the Pirate World, there must be ways to remedy the situation. If all else fails, just don't learn Armament Haki. Reaching the peak in any one of the following—physical strength, Body Technique, Haki, or Devil Fruit—will make you one of the strongest people in the world. There's no need to worry too much."
Roy's indomitable spirit remained unaffected, and he continued to observe the wonders of Reverse Mountain with great interest. This Reverse Mountain truly lived up to its name as the "Incredible Mountain." If it were in his previous life, Roy would never have imagined that even the common sense of water flowing downhill could be reversed.
In fact, if the bottom of the ship were fitted with Sea Stone, Roy could travel from the North Blue through the Calm Belt, or even instantly reach the latter half of the Grand Line. If he was lucky, he might even encounter Laugh Tale and become the "Pirate Kings".
However, most people who actually think this way have already perished at sea. The most terrifying thing about the Grand Line is perhaps its unpredictable and terrifying weather. Never underestimate the power of nature. Even a legendary king of the sea like Golden Lion can be defeated by a sudden storm. It can be said that while conquering the sea, one must also have a sense of awe for the Grand Line.
Secondly, Laugh Tale is not so easy to find. Big Mom and Kaido have been entrenched in the New World for so long and still haven't been able to find Laugh Tale. This shows that without the guidance of the Road Poneglyphs, blindly stumbling around on the vast ocean like a headless fly is simply unreliable.
Finally, in Roy's view, if you truly want to pursue your dream, don't think about shortcuts; that would be an insult to your dream. Not everyone who sets foot on Laugh Tale becomes the Pirate Kings, but the one who completely completes the Grand Voyage and conquers the Grand Line is the true Pirate Kings!